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The Great Commission is a directive that Ohio Christian University and World Gospel Mission take seriously. Through OCU’s Student Center in 2018, World Gospel Mission Student Involvement Director Natasha Grimmett will be leading three separate teams of OCU students around the world to join in the long-term work that God is doing.
The first trip is schedule for March 2-9 to Choluteca, Honduras. A team of nine students will be serving alongside long-term missionaries there to complete a variety work projects and support the children’s ministry.
The second team will be serving in Cuzco, Peru from May 8 through 22. This team of 11 will be working alongside long-term missionaries to help with youth camps and in orphanages.
The third team will be going to Cambodia this spring to serve with long-term missionaries in the fields of human trafficking, church ministry, and children’s ministry. They will be in Cambodia from May 29 through June 12.
Our students are dedicated and passionate—fervently working to raise the funding for their trips. They are attending weekly team meetings where focus is on team bonding, fund-raising training, and learning about the country where they will be ministering in order to behave in country as culturally-sensitive and appropriate as possible.
The goal of these mission trips is to emphasize serving humbly and genuinely without posting the trips on social media for self-recognition. Our students recognize that we are not “taking God” to these countries, but instead are joining in the work that He is already doing in Honduras, Peru, and Cambodia.
Serving in these mission fields is incredibly rewarding and helpful to the long-term missionaries who often need just a little more manpower to complete key goals for their ministries. We are humbled and honored to be called to these trips and have high expectations for how God will move through our teams and within our teams this coming spring!
Read about how God has prepared one student for serving in Cambodia.
For more information on how to donate to a student mission trip, please contact ngrimmett@ohiohristian.edu
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Ohio Christian Extends Support to Cincinnati Christian University Students
Published: November 8, 2019
Ohio Christian University was saddened to learn that Cincinnati Christian
University would close at the end of the semester. The loss of campus
community and the uncertainty this news brings must be an incredible burden.
Ohio Christian is prepared to welcome CCU students into our family and has
made a transfer agreement with CCU to help current students complete their
education as easily as possible. Additionally, we have created a special
scholarship for CCU students who transfer full time to Ohio Christian
University to ease the financial burden of transferring.
The administration
Ohio Christian University was saddened to learn that Cincinnati Christian
University would close at the end of the semester. The loss of campus
community and the uncertainty this news brings must be an incredible burden.
Ohio Christian is prepared to welcome CCU students into our family and has
made a transfer agreement with CCU to help current students complete their
education as easily as
Ohio Christian University was saddened to learn that Cincinnati Christian
University would close at the end of the semester. The loss of campus
community and the uncertainty this news brings must
Orchestra Shares Gospel Through Music in Japan
Published: November 8, 2019
This summer, Ohio Christian University’s orchestra went on its third
mission trip to Japan. From Jul. 29 to Aug. 17, students had the opportunity
to share not only their musical talents but their passion for spreading the
gospel.
The orchestra directors, Roger and Linda Stieg, completed their graduate work
at the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto, Japan. After graduation, the
Steigs were asked to come back to play some concerts. They agreed to return,
hoping to be an example of how God can use even musical talent to help
fulfill the Great Commission. Found in Matthew 28, the
This summer, Ohio Christian University’s orchestra went on its third
mission trip to Japan. From Jul. 29 to Aug. 17, students had the opportunity
to share not only their musical talents but their passion for spreading the
gospel.
The orchestra directors, Roger and Linda Stieg, completed their graduate work
at the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto, Japan. After graduation, the
Steigs
This summer, Ohio Christian University’s orchestra went on its third
mission trip to Japan. From Jul. 29 to Aug. 17, students had the opportunity
to share not only their musical talents but their
Trailblazers Participate In 21st Annual Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day
Published: October 16, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Last Wednesday, the Trailblazer Athletic Department, in
partnership with the university, participated in the 21st annual Ralph C.
Starkey Community Action Day. This year, Ohio Christian partnered with United
Way of Pickaway County to expand the reach and scope by coordinating and
bringing together the organizations individual efforts to serve the
community.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Last Wednesday, the Trailblazer Athletic Department, in
partnership with the university, participated in the 21st annual Ralph C.
Starkey Community Action Day. This year, Ohio Christian partnered with United
Way of Pickaway County to expand the reach and scope by coordinating and
bringing together the organizations individual efforts to serve the
community.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Last Wednesday, the Trailblazer Athletic Department, in
partnership with the university, participated in the 21st annual Ralph C.
Starkey Community Action Day. This year, Ohio
Students Serve Community in 21st Annual Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day
Published: October 16, 2019
Over 460 students from Ohio Christian University and local high schools
through a partnership with United Way of Pickaway County came together on
Oct. 9 to serve the community. During OCU’s 21st annual Ralph C. Starkey
Community Action Day, students engaged in clean up and restoration projects
at 44 sites throughout Circleville and the surrounding county.
Before starting, the students were addressed by event organizers, Ralph C.
Starkey’s daughter Beth Starkey Hill, Circleville Mayor Don McIlroy, and
Pickaway County Commissioner Brian Stewart. Executive Director of United Way
Jama
Over 460 students from Ohio Christian University and local high schools
through a partnership with United Way of Pickaway County came together on
Oct. 9 to serve the community. During OCU’s 21st annual Ralph C. Starkey
Community Action Day, students engaged in clean up and restoration projects
at 44 sites throughout Circleville and the surrounding county.
Before starting, the students were
Over 460 students from Ohio Christian University and local high schools
through a partnership with United Way of Pickaway County came together on
Oct. 9 to serve the community. During OCU’s 21st
Ohio Christian Ranked Among Best Online Logistics Management Programs
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide, OSR uses student
satisfaction, admission rates, and the number of programs the school offers
online. For program-specific, OSR checks the median debt of graduates from
that program, how many
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report
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Faculty Profile: Dr. Caleb Friedeman
Published: November 1, 2018
Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman recently joined Ohio Christian University’s Religion
Department as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. A disciple of Jesus
Christ with a passion to serve the Church as a pastor-theologian, Friedeman
brings to the department the heart of a pastor and the mind of a scholar.
Friedeman holds a B.A. in Ancient Languages from Asbury University, an M.A.
in Biblical Literature from Wesley Biblical Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Biblical
Theology (New Testament) from Wheaton College. His doctoral dissertation
focused on the Christology of Luke chapters 1 and 2 and its
Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman recently joined Ohio Christian University’s Religion
Department as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. A disciple of Jesus
Christ with a passion to serve the Church as a pastor-theologian, Friedeman
brings to the department the heart of a pastor and the mind of a scholar.
Friedeman holds a B.A. in Ancient Languages from Asbury University, an M.A.
in Biblical
Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman recently joined Ohio Christian University’s Religion
Department as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. A disciple of Jesus
Christ with a passion to serve the Church as a
Ohio Christian University Celebrates Circleville's 115th Pumpkin Show
Published: October 22, 2018
Billed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’, the 115-year-old Circleville
Pumpkin Show drew over 300,000 participants on October 16 through 19.
Recognized as Ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘standout’ event
that features everything pumpkin, including a 1,607-pound pumpkin and the
‘World’s largest pumpkin pie,’ along with popular
pumpkin-foodstuffs—from candy to donuts to burgers to ice cream, and much
more.
Each day, Ohio Christian University (OCU) faculty, staff, and students
participated in the floats parade on an OCU-designed float featuring its “A
Future with a History”
Billed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’, the 115-year-old Circleville
Pumpkin Show drew over 300,000 participants on October 16 through 19.
Recognized as Ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘standout’ event
that features everything pumpkin, including a 1,607-pound pumpkin and the
‘World’s largest pumpkin pie,’ along with popular
pumpkin-foodstuffs—from candy to donuts to burgers to ice
Billed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’, the 115-year-old Circleville
Pumpkin Show drew over 300,000 participants on October 16 through 19.
Recognized as Ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘
Church Service Day 2018 – Goodwill Trumps Rain!
Published: September 26, 2018
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a single day!
Church Services Day 2018, undertaken on September 26, proved a worthy
addition to this traditional service-above-self event! About 400 students
lent their energies to 31 work projects in local churches, residences, and
charity organizations.
After an early breakfast, students formed into teams and received directions
to and instructions for their projects. Eager teams headed out to
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a single day!
Church Services Day 2018, undertaken on September 26, proved a worthy
addition to this traditional service-above-self event! About 400 students
lent their energies to 31 work projects in
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a
Calling Harrison College Students!
Published: September 19, 2018
Welcome, Harrison College Students! Let Ohio Christian University help you
finish what you started at Harrison College!
Ohio Christian University’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies offers
degree programs at its sites or entirely online.
Harrison College students at its Grove City, Ohio’s campus may apply to
enroll and to transfer credit hours so their studies are not interrupted by
Harrison College’s closing. Up to $500 Partnership Discount per semester
is being offered to transferring Harrison College students.
Contact an Ohio Christian University recruiter today! Our
Welcome, Harrison College Students! Let Ohio Christian University help you
finish what you started at Harrison College!
Ohio Christian University’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies offers
degree programs at its sites or entirely online.
Harrison College students at its Grove City, Ohio’s campus may apply to
enroll and to transfer credit hours so their studies are not interrupted by
Welcome, Harrison College Students! Let Ohio Christian University help you
finish what you started at Harrison College!
Ohio Christian University’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies offers
